We Don't Need Another Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

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According to a new rumor circulating, might be getting a remastered version to mark the start of the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements. Due to some recent leaks surfacing, a revitalized version of the acclaimed title is reportedly in development stages for the upcoming next-generation Nintendo console. There has been no actual confirmation of the return to Calamity Hyrule by Nintendo, but why is Nintendo choosing to spotlight compared to a new ​​​​​​franchise addition as they did with the Wii U and Switch?

Many people forget that debuted as a Nintendo Wii U release and was then announced for the Nintendo Switch a few years later. If these leaks turn out to be true, then Nintendo seems to be relying too hard on the critical success of instead of exploring new avenues. Instead of continuing to use the story of the Calamity, it seems that Nintendo would be better off focusing entirely on creating a new world before or after that. A remaster of seems unnecessary.

has continuously been one of the highest-performing games that Nintendo has released for the Switch console. As of September 2024, over 32 million copies of have been sold, and it maintains a 4.8-5 star rating, still just short of a decade after its release. Years since launch, maintains a near-perfect rating and provides a wholly unique take on the franchise (at least until its sequel,, was released).

Even with two mainline entries following it in the last eight years, Breath of the Wild has the best depiction of the eponymous Princess Zelda.

is a perfect example of developmental progression, as few flaws were ever truly critiqued outside some bugs and somewhat useless horses. Even the DLC progressed the story in a unique way that shouldn't be replicated just for profit when there are new things that could be done to expand the franchise. The Switch 2 is a perfect opportunity to showcase a new foundation for the franchise as Nintendo did with the Wii U. If anything, a different title should have been chosen for